Assessment for Psychiatry Online by Centennial - Module 2: Interface Navigation

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Are user input fields accompanied by clear instructions on what the user needs to do to successfully complete the form?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable.
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Are alert messages clearly visible to the user, either at the top of the form field, inline, or through a dialog box?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Do alert messages clearly indicate the field in which the error has occurred and a description of the error and the fix?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No real user fields in on this site.
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”.
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are icons that have adjacent links consistent?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text alone?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the eresource have a consistent layout and navigation across all pages?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are search fields located in the same places throughout the website?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do other features occur in the same place throughout the website?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are links, buttons, images, and other components that are used repeatedly throughout a website labeled consistently?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the electronic resource avoid the use of pop-up windows which open automatically in a new tab if a user clicks on a button?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No pop-ups.
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are headings concise and clear, and accurately reflect the content under that heading?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do database page menus have a reasonable number of navigation items and drop-down options?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: I clicked on some dropdown menus and nothing would happen, or the website would just spin and time out.
Does the “results” page or item record view avoid opening in a new tab without a warning?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is there an "update now" button that requests a refresh of content rather than automatically updating the content?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Does the database avoid automatic redirection?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: I think the answer is always, but I often had difficulty seeing where the keyboard focus was. This was a definite drawback to this website.
eResource: Psychiatry Online
eResource Type: eBooks
Vendor: American Psychiatric Publishing
Institution: Centennial
Score: A

Key Findings

Strengths

  • User input fields contain labels and clear instructions to help users successfully complete the form
  • The platform’s layout and navigation is consistent across all pages
  • Page content has appropriate headers and is tagged appropriately

Labels and Instructions for Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields accompanied by clear instructions on what the user needs to do to successfully complete the form? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images

Error Prevention

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable. Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images

Error Reports

Question Answer Notes Images
Are alert messages clearly visible to the user, either at the top of the form field, inline, or through a dialog box? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Do alert messages clearly indicate the field in which the error has occurred and a description of the error and the fix? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order? Not Applicable No real user fields in on this site. no images

Search function spell-check

Question Answer Notes Images
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms? Never no images

Functionality of Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site? Always no images
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type? Always no images
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”. Always no images
Are icons that have adjacent links consistent? Always no images
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text alone? Always no images

Consistent Navigation

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the eresource have a consistent layout and navigation across all pages? Always no images
Are search fields located in the same places throughout the website? Always no images
Do other features occur in the same place throughout the website? Always no images
Are links, buttons, images, and other components that are used repeatedly throughout a website labeled consistently? Always no images

Pop-up windows/Interruptions

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the electronic resource avoid the use of pop-up windows which open automatically in a new tab if a user clicks on a button? Always no images
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded? Always no images
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups? Not Applicable No pop-ups. no images
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing? Always no images

Headers

Question Answer Notes Images
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately? Always no images
Are headings concise and clear, and accurately reflect the content under that heading? Always no images

Menus

Question Answer Notes Images
Do database page menus have a reasonable number of navigation items and drop-down options? Always no images
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items? Always no images
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation? Sometimes I clicked on some dropdown menus and nothing would happen, or the website would just spin and time out. no images

Change of context

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the “results” page or item record view avoid opening in a new tab without a warning? Always no images
Is there an "update now" button that requests a refresh of content rather than automatically updating the content? Never no images
Does the database avoid automatic redirection? Always no images

Change of Context: Focus

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus? Always no images
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus? Always no images
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus? Always no images
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control? Sometimes I think the answer is always, but I often had difficulty seeing where the keyboard focus was. This was a definite drawback to this website. no images
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